David Fekay, a bi-lateral amputee who serves as a peer visitor through the American Coalition of Amputees, spoke to Fairlawn's clinical leadership group during National Rehab Week.

Fairlawn celebrated National Rehabilitation Week (September 14-22nd) with a series of staff and community events.

In addition to a hospital-wide barbeque to recognize the contributions of all Fairlawn employees, activities included:

• Free Second Chance Stroke Screenings - Designed for stroke survivors who are having difficulties with tasks of every day living, screenings include a mobility assessment, speech-language evaluation, and an overall health assessment.
• Clinical Leadership In-Service presentation by David Fekay, a certified peer visitor through the American Coalition of Amputees.
• Hospital exhibit at the annual conference of the Case Management Society of New England.
• A presentation about new technologies in rehab to the hospital's Board of Directors.

National Rehabilitation Week is held every September to recognize not only the individuals who have learned to cope with their disabilities but also the dedicated health care professionals who have provided assistance through research, education, and therapy.